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GOLF CLUB. (Own Correspondent.) . Patrons of the ancient and royal game are well catered for in the well planned nine hole golf course which, has been laid down on Mr Taylor's property at "Lochiel." A strong committee has been formed, and enthusiasts are expecting to show-good cards for the coming season. BRIDGE CLUB. The bridge club has received very good support. Meetings are held every Tuesday evening, and after
play is finished a cup of tea is provided by the lady members. On Tuesday evening the prize was won by Mrs Dingle. A shield competition for Ngahinapouri, Paterangi and Ohaupc Clubs is now in progress. The first tournament was held at Ohaupo, when the Ngahinapouri players came over to try their luck, but lost to the Ohaupo Club. The shield will be won by the club gaining the most points in a round of two games with each opposing club. WOMEN'S DIVISION.
The Ohaupo branch of the W.D.F.U. is now in its second year, and is making steady progress. This is due in a great measure to the efforts of the president, Mrs L. Cowley, and the secretary, Mrs Jenkinson, who have both worked hard to make known the aims and objects of the Dominion executive.
There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting, and in the absence of the president, Mrs L. Cowley, the chair was taken by Mrs Pierce. The second Wednesday in the month had proved to be suitable for everyone, and following the suggestion niiade at the annual meeting, it was decided to keep to that date for future meetings. The secretary read a letter from the Hamilton branch inviting all members to the birthday party on June 26. This was received, and a reply was forwarded thanking the Hamilton executive and accepting the invitation. In order to have a good supply of children's clothes on hand it was decided to have a cutting out and dressmaking afternoon at the home of the secretary, Mrs Jenkinson, on Thursday,. June 21. Besides new material for making up, members were asked to bring and solicit any clothing which had been outgrown, and particularly tweed and serge adult tailored garments that could be utilised for making up for boys of school age. Members were also asked to bring patterns in order to provide for at least one box - containing a complete baby's outfit. The competition set for the next meeting was "The Best Article" made from a skein of wool.
A competition for the best article made from a sugar bag was won by Mrs Edwards, with Mrs Pierce second, and Somerville third. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses for the afternoon, Mesdames Edwards and Jenkinson. COMMUNITY SINGING.
The fortnightly community singing, is very popular, and the social hall is taxed to its utmost capacity. The success of any community _ sing depends very much on the ohoice of the leader and accompanist. Mr Smillie can keep up the spirits of the audience with plenty of topical .humour, while M'V3 Wiley is an accompanist of outstanding ability, whose artistic playing is an entertainment in itself. "■ '■ . ■ """*••"
The committee provide ' a special feature for each evening. Last Monday night Misses Fletcher and Scott, of the local school staff, acted as leaders in a nursery rhyme item, which was sung with great gusto and provided a great deal of amusement. The collection taken up after the meetings is to be forwarded to the Sunsh'ne League, and as there is now a satisfactory balance in hand, the League should benefit considerably. The next "sing" is to take the form of a request night.' R.S.A. REUNION BANQUET. A very pleasant time was spent by the returned soldiers of the Ohaupo district at their first re-union social on Fridav evening. In his opening remarks Mr Forsyth, the president, stated that although it was only a matter of six weeks since the branch had been formed, they had already a membership of over 40, and they were quite prepared to do their best to promote any schemes for the good of old comrades. He gave a cordial welcome to all, and particularly to Colonel Duigan, D. 5.0., commander of the North Auckland section of the New Zealand Permanent Forces, Mr T>. S. Reid, M.P., Mr S. C. Macky, chairman of the Waipa County Council, Mr McAlister, president of the Te AwamiUtu, R.S.A., and Dr Roberton, of Te Awamutu'.- The toast, "The King," was proposed by Mr Forsiyth. A'ftc-r roll call a good deal of amusement was occasioned by the order for "Ye Olde Time Issue." This was made possible through the kindness of Messrs Sinclair, Reid and" Go*, of Auckland, who also included a spec : al 'Yo, Ho," package for the member telling the best story during the evening, and Messrs R'eid and Macky were appointed judges. "Fallen Comrades" was proposed by Mr C. A. Mills. Dr Roberton proposed the "R.S.A., Aussies and Imnerial Army Comrades," and Mr Mackenzie responded. Wnen responding to the toast. "The Army, Navy, Royal Air Forces and Army Sisters" (Mr Pierce), Colonel Duigan gave a very 'nteresting informal talk. Mr Reid expressed his pleasure at being present, and assured the R.S.A. members that any measure brought forward to help the returned soldiers would have his support, and wished the Ohaupo branch the best of luck. "Our Visitors," proposed by Mr Forsyth, was responded to by Mr McAlister. Vocal items were given by Messrs Trundle and Smillie, and a monologue by Mr Mills. During the evening community singing, which included the old wartime soldiers' songs, was much enjoyed.
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Waipa Post, Volume 48, Issue 3482, 21 June 1934, Page 5
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